Bathroom Planning: Which Basin is Right for You?
What do you want from your basin – a stalwart or a stunner? A blend in or a stand out? Before you splash the cash, browse our selection
These days, choosing your bathroom suite is almost as important as designing your kitchen – and there are almost as many options, too, especially for basins, which come in all shapes, sizes and materials. So when you’re deciding, ask yourself, do you need to move a young family swiftly through their ablutions, or are you looking to linger? Is a minimal design key, or would you like to make a statement? Check out this little lot first and see whether any grab your attention…
Push the envelope
A custom-made clam shell basin is anything but ordinary, but it’s surprisingly effective. This black unit and modern back tap act as a foil for the basin rather than fighting it, giving it space to shine.
A custom-made clam shell basin is anything but ordinary, but it’s surprisingly effective. This black unit and modern back tap act as a foil for the basin rather than fighting it, giving it space to shine.
Opt for twin basins
Twin basins are a godsend for busy families, easing everyone through the bathroom with minimum squabbling. Here, wall-mounted taps free up space on the unit for everyone’s bits and bobs.
Discover why twin basins are twice as nice
Twin basins are a godsend for busy families, easing everyone through the bathroom with minimum squabbling. Here, wall-mounted taps free up space on the unit for everyone’s bits and bobs.
Discover why twin basins are twice as nice
Go for barely there
Whether you love a minimal look or have strong décor, as here, a glass basin will quietly blend in. This basin sits lightly amid the wood-clad walls, bringing a flash of reflected sunlight to the dark scheme.
Whether you love a minimal look or have strong décor, as here, a glass basin will quietly blend in. This basin sits lightly amid the wood-clad walls, bringing a flash of reflected sunlight to the dark scheme.
Style with symmetry
The symmetry of these twin pedestal basins and corresponding mirrors is very pleasing to the eye, creating a calm space (a boon on a Monday morning). This look works best with clean-lined statement pieces.
See more symmetry
The symmetry of these twin pedestal basins and corresponding mirrors is very pleasing to the eye, creating a calm space (a boon on a Monday morning). This look works best with clean-lined statement pieces.
See more symmetry
Work in gorgeous detail
A basin with a raised pattern can add beautiful detail to a bathroom. This intricate piece sets the tone in this bathroom, the wallpaper and ceramics following suit with subtle botanical designs.
A basin with a raised pattern can add beautiful detail to a bathroom. This intricate piece sets the tone in this bathroom, the wallpaper and ceramics following suit with subtle botanical designs.
Say yes to natural stone
If you love organic elements, a stone basin could be for you. This stunning design is polished on the inside and rough-hewn on the outside to make the most of the natural patterns. The wooden shelf brings out the earthy tones.
If you love organic elements, a stone basin could be for you. This stunning design is polished on the inside and rough-hewn on the outside to make the most of the natural patterns. The wooden shelf brings out the earthy tones.
Steel yourself
A trough basin is a great for kids washing up after a day’s play. This steel one adds a sturdy, industrial feel to the room, while the two sets of taps mean there’s plenty of water for everyone.
Which basin style is your favourite? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
A trough basin is a great for kids washing up after a day’s play. This steel one adds a sturdy, industrial feel to the room, while the two sets of taps mean there’s plenty of water for everyone.
Which basin style is your favourite? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
A basin set in a smart vanity unit with a mirror above invites lingering. This oversized decorative mirror and glossy, curved-leg unit give this slick bathroom a glamorous touch.